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I have both, too. AccuFlight follows the heading bug, great for straight-line flight. AccuTrak follows whatever I program into my WAAS GPS--straight lines, turns, instrument approaches, etc. But neither one does anything with the elevator, you still have to watch and manage your altitude.

[Sigh....] And I really do know how to read... really!

the g5 AFMS states up to 4 hours 190-01112-13_09.pdf (garmin.com) Page 7. the gi275 does not give an up to range only stating that a green battery icon is at least 60min runtime. 190-02246-12_11.pdf (garmin.com) page 31.

I would call Hector at AeroComfort and sweet talk him into letting you ship him your side panels (not heavy or expensive to ship in the grand scheme). He will cover them in Ultraleather and stitch the seams. It's the closest thing to a new Mooney interior you'll find. BEFORE: AFTER: This is from a ‘93 Bravo that I had him do. I took out the panels - he did them and I re-installed.

They're getting so inexpensive now, even for good ones, that there's no reason not to have one if you want one. I lost track of how many different ones that I have, including at least two (I think actually three) of the usual recommended Vividia scopes (rigid and semi-rigid), and one similar to what you linked here, which I linked below. They keep improving them generationally and it seems like the cost either goes down or stays the same with improvements, so that's a nice trend. I really like this one, it's more-or-less my go-to scope now unless I specifically need the rigid for something. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B28HRSBP

Let me know when @carusoam does his Texas tour.

I have both and love it. The two together offer better performance than one alone, but any version is better than none. If you look at some of my flight tracks, you can see how well it can perform. It takes some initial patience, tweaking it, and it takes a little learning ton how to use it all together, but once you do, performance is on par with some of the more expensive systems. There are a few threads about this…or happy to discuss on via phone….

I have this one w/ 5” screen. Amazon ~$100

Probably an insurance requirement.

MMO dates back to 1923 as a carburetor cleaner/flush. Word is that radial engine maintenance outfits in WWII got it by the barrel, and used it up regularly. It's been a regular component in aviation maintenance for nearly 100 years. Not even remotely a new or untested thing.

When I look at the TCDS I see nothing that requires the G1000 to be in the airplane. Only a mention of the certification basis allowing it to be in there.

Auto paint stores have a hand held guns for color matching. If there is part of the panel you can remove to take into the store, that would be the easiest. If not and there is a store close to the airport maybe you could work some kind of a deal to have them come out to the plane. I might also call the shop again and ask them where they bought the paint and then talk to that store directly.

Hi All, Hope everyone is enjoying some good Spring flying! Seeking opinions today from folks that fly the Brittain AccuTrak and AccuFlight systems in their Mooneys. Specifically I am trying to understand if folks have one or both installed, and in the case of both, is one more useful than the other? My bird came with a basic Brittain wing leveler which I love and over this past year I have been wanting to enhance my basic system with more advanced features. I don't have piles of cash right now to buy a fancy new autopilot, so instead I have been collecting components piece-by-piece to install the Brittain Accutrak (B-11) & AccuFlight (B-12). The MS forums and resident expert K.W. have proven priceless in understanding these systems, and I am grateful to all who have shared knowledge. Currently I am at the point where I need to make my final install decisions and send components off to Porter-Straight for rebuild and yellow tag. My question to the forum is this... Should I install both systems (the AccuTrak AND the AccuFlight) or just one system (the AccuTrak OR the AccuFlight)? If just one, why? Always appreciate the diversity of thought and opinion on the forums, and often discover things I never considered. Thanks in advance to anyone who throws in a word! Sincerely, Zippy_Bird

Non of mine are riveted. If I removed them all that would be >30 wing panels every year…NFW. We remove the panels needed to inspect and/or lubricate aileron control tubes, rub blocks and bell cranks. I did a very extensive inspection of the wings in 2021 as we went into annual a month after the Victoria, MN crash. It reaffirmed my confidence in the airframe. I won’t feel compelled to do anything that in-depth again anytime soon.

Reservation at the restaurant has been made… Noon, for anthony… oddly, nobody home at the airport… doors were locked. Best regards, -a-

Nice looking rocket

Why do I need a 911 turbo s. I don’t have it, but I sure as hell want it.

The repair keeps the cowl flap hinges from hitting muffler. But, the cowling still rocks up and back putting it slightly out of alignment with the spinner after flight although it lines up fine when first installed. I contacted Paul Loewen because I heard that LASAR had some fix that no one currently there remembers. He said that Mooney used floating receptacle Camlocs and his fix was to replace some with fixed receptacles. But, according to the IPC Mooney used floating receptacles on M20Js early on, then switched to fixed and then went back to floating. Go figure. Sure enough mine are fixed. I compared the installed receptacles and studs with new and they don’t seem worn appreciably. Paul’s other suggestion was to install a couple of 10-32 screws with nut plates at the bottom of the lower cowl. I’m trying to decide if it’s worth the trouble or to just leave it alone.

He’s renting but the renter won’t let him get his transition training in said rented plane.

I am interested in the NXI if pricing is within reason.

why do i need 30 miles visibility ?

It was on Mooneyspace. Aerodon is the user who started this post.

In My C model it would take half a day to get there....I wish I had your Bravo.......someday

I think that's the lawyers talking, not that it isn't a possibility. But for a battery in good condition and fully charged, I believe you will get the 60+ minutes. And I'm wondering what it says in the paper work for the G5 since they're both Garmin products?

Unless I drive,walk or borrow my neighbors bike I’m Bidenized, again, I do have a TSA appointment for Sunday to get out, quite a pain for the limited problem I can give to the president. I was truly looking forward to the occasion hope you all enjoy. D